2025, Amanda, Ohio River Valley Literature, poetry

this, more

Amanda and me, 2013

sleeping late, a peaceful house
the shuffling of the dogs

a cozy breakfast, us away
a break from the cacophony

your warmth and touch
erasing the unsound paint

of tired, rainy days

Amanda and me, GonzoFest 2023
The best part of my every day
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2025, Amanda, Ohio River Valley Literature, Poet's Life, poetry

when I struggle with finding moments of beauty in the world

(for Amanda, nearing our 10th Anniversary )

you are
a flock of butterflies,
floating lovely
against
the tornado

as I am swept off
in currents
knowing
this is
enough

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